21 things that are Totally Awesome about 1988

By Tricia Schwennesen

on June 4, 2014 3:06 PM

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The Spurs use of its old 'Fiesta' logo has us feeling nostalgic for 1988
- the year the turquoise, orange and fuschia came into existence. You remember the big hair, pouffy dresses, bright, sometimes neon colors of the 80s, right? The
Spurs used the logo for more than a decade, shelving it in 2002 in favor of
the classic black and silver. Now it's making a comeback.

In this photo, Joe Calvey (left) with his son Joey Calvey show up with authentic warmup jerseys from Sean Elliott and Avery Johnson as Spurs fans start to party before the opener against the Thunder at the AT&T Center on May 19, 2014. less

The Spurs use of its old 'Fiesta' logo has us feeling nostalgic for 1988
- the year the turquoise, orange and fuschia came into existence. You remember the big hair, pouffy dresses, bright, sometimes neon ... more

Photo: TOM REEL, San Antonio Express-News

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Who can forget the heart pumping, edge of your seat thrill of the original Die Hard? It starred Bruce Willis - who still had hair- as John MCClane, a NYPD cop, who takes on German terrorist Hans Gruber. Gruber and his evil crew had taken McClane's wife Holly Gennaro and several others hostage during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

Who can forget the heart pumping, edge of your seat thrill of the original Die Hard? It starred Bruce Willis - who still had hair- as John MCClane, a NYPD cop, who takes on German terrorist Hans Gruber. Gruber ... more

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It's hard to imagine a pair of Air Jordans without the jumping man logo, but it first made its appearanceon the Nike Air Jordan III in 1988.

It's hard to imagine a pair of Air Jordans without the jumping man logo, but it first made its appearanceon the Nike Air Jordan III in 1988.

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Yo! MTV Raps premiered on MTV on Aug. 6, 1988, and was hosted by Doctor Dré, Ed Lover and Fab 5 Freddy. The show was a lively mix of rap videos, guest appearances by rap stars who did interviews and live performances.

In this photo, Ted Demme, producer of Yo! MTV Raps with Hosts Ed Lover (left) and Doctor Dré at the MTV Studios in 1988. less

Yo! MTV Raps premiered on MTV on Aug. 6, 1988, and was hosted by Doctor Dré, Ed Lover and Fab 5 Freddy. The show was a lively mix of rap videos, guest appearances by rap stars who did interviews and live ... more

No one will ever forget when George H.W. Bush uttered "Read my lips: no new taxes." as part of his 1988 presidential campaign.

Here, George H.W. Bush, right, joined running mate Dan Quayle at the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans after their acceptance speeches for the presidential and vice-presidential nominations. less

No one will ever forget when George H.W. Bush uttered "Read my lips: no new taxes." as part of his 1988 presidential campaign.

Here, George H.W. Bush, right, joined running mate Dan Quayle at the 1988 Republican ... more

Photo: J. Scott Applewhite, STF

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The Cosby Show was one of the biggest hit TV shows of the year. It starred Bill Cosby as Doctor Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable, (top row) (l-r) Tempestt Bledsoe as Vanessa Huxtable, Lisa Bonet as Denise Huxtable ... more

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Prozac was introduced on 1988 and quickly became the market leader for treating depression.

Prozac was introduced on 1988 and quickly became the market leader for treating depression.

Photo: PRWeb

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Rob Pilatus joined Fabrice Morvan in 1988 to form Milli Vanilli. The group's songs flew up the charts in the late 80s and 90s only to crash when they had their Grammy taken back when it was revealed that the lead vocals of their hit song 'Girl You Know It's True' weren't theirs and that they lip-synched all their performances. Pilatus died in 1998 at 32.

In this file photo Fabrice Morvan, left, and Rob Pilatus of Milli Vanilli talk to the media
during a news conference in this Nov. 21, 1990 file photo in Hollywood. less

Rob Pilatus joined Fabrice Morvan in 1988 to form Milli Vanilli. The group's songs flew up the charts in the late 80s and 90s only to crash when they had their Grammy taken back when it was revealed that the ... more

Photo: NICK UT, AP

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If you're from the Southwest or find yourself flying a lot, you might remember this Shamu-painted plane from 1988.

If you're from the Southwest or find yourself flying a lot, you might remember this Shamu-painted plane from 1988.

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The Jamaican four-man bobsled team that inspired the movie Cool Runnings first competed in the Olympics in 1988 at Calgary.

The Jamaican four-man bobsled team that inspired the movie Cool Runnings first competed in the Olympics in 1988 at Calgary.

Photo: George Gobet / Getty Images

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Wrigley Field finally gets lights that allow for night games.

Helicopter view of the first night game in Wrigley Field between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 8, 1988 in Chicago, Illinois.

Wrigley Field finally gets lights that allow for night games.

Helicopter view of the first night game in Wrigley Field between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs on Aug. 8, 1988 in Chicago, Illinois.

British singer-songwriter George Michael stayed at the top of the charts in 1988 with songs including 'Father Figure' and 'Faith.'

British singer-songwriter George Michael stayed at the top of the charts in 1988 with songs including 'Father Figure' and 'Faith.'

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Structured, loud jackets were all the rage in 1988.

Structured, loud jackets were all the rage in 1988.

Photo: Ron Galella, WireImage Via Getty Images

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The Nobel Peace Prize 1988 was awarded to United Nations Peacekeeping Forces.

In this photo, a United Nations peacekeeper stands beside people waiting for U.N. trucks during the evacuation of over 1,000 of the most vulnerable residents of the Corail-Cesselesse relocation camp. less

The Nobel Peace Prize 1988 was awarded to United Nations Peacekeeping Forces.

In this photo, a United Nations peacekeeper stands beside people waiting for U.N. trucks during the evacuation of over 1,000 of the ... more

Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images

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In this image from NASA TV with earth in the background astronauts John Grunsfeld, rear, and Andrew Feustel work to upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope, which was put into operation in 1988.

In this image from NASA TV with earth in the background astronauts John Grunsfeld, rear, and Andrew Feustel work to upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope, which was put into operation in 1988.

Photo: AP

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Actress Winona Ryder was having a great year in 1988 with movies including Heathers and the quirky ghost movie Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton in the title role as a 'bio-exorcist' hired by a newly deceased couple (Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis) to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. less

Actress Winona Ryder was having a great year in 1988 with movies including Heathers and the quirky ghost movie Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton in the title role as a 'bio-exorcist' hired by a newly ... more

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By the end of the TV season in 1988, everyone knew Kevin Arnold had it bad for Winnie Cooper in ABC's The Wonder Years. The show set in the 1960s drew viewers with its wholesome story line for six seasons, watching the two main characters, played by Fred Savage and Danica McKellar, grow into teenagers. less

By the end of the TV season in 1988, everyone knew Kevin Arnold had it bad for Winnie Cooper in ABC's The Wonder Years. The show set in the 1960s drew viewers with its wholesome story line for six seasons, ... more

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Kooshball anyone?

Kooshball anyone?

Kooshball anyone?
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Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off on Sept. 29, 1988, at the Kennedy Space Center. The launch marked the "Return to Space" 975 days after the Challenger disaster.

Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off on Sept. 29, 1988, at the Kennedy Space Center. The launch marked the "Return to Space" 975 days after the Challenger disaster.